NASA Develops Way To Forecast Wake Vortex, Cut Delays

NASA Langley researchers have developed a "revolutionary new technology" that will predict aircraft wake turbulence on final approach, "so airliners can be spaced more safely and efficiently." The technology is called AVOSS or Aircraft Vortex Spacing System. AVOSS determines how winds and other...

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